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| Vaccine Name | Prevenar 13 |
|---|---|
| Vaccine Provider | PRIZER |
| Suggested age for immunisation | 6 weeks or above |
| Disease Prevention | Pneumococcal infection represents a wide range of diseases caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (or more commonly referred as pneumococcus). |
| Advantage | The PCV 13 vaccine is the best way to protect against pneumococcal disease, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. |
| Interval | 6 weeks ~ 6 months: Total 4 doses 7 months ~ 11months: Total 3 doses 12months ~23 months: 2 doses 2 years old: 1 dose |
| Certification | FDA & EMA & Hong Kong Department of Health |
| Side Effect | Soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. |